14/08/2023

Appeal For Information On Ballycastle Petrol Bomb Attack

The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a petrol bomb attack on a house in Ballycastle on Saturday 12th August.

At approximately 8am police received a report that a petrol bomb had been thrown at a property in the Fogarty Crescent area.

Damage was caused to a window, but there are no reports of any injuries.

Detective Sergeant Gardiner said: "I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious in the area at the time or anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage that could assist with enquiries to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 411 of 12/08/23.

"Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/."


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